Reflections on TwoFold

Posted February 2023

TwoFold was my first solo exhibition—and a very special moment to pause, take stock, and reflect on the work I’d been developing since graduating from art school.

The show ran from 17–26 February at Gallery TwentySix in Wellington, and featured a catalogue of works made between 2019 and 2023. It felt important to bring these pieces together—not only to share them with others, but also to step back and look at where my practice has come from, and where I’d like it to go.

The exhibition brought together many of the themes I’ve been exploring over the past few years: light, space, surface, and perception. Much of the work centred on material investigation—particularly with acrylic—and TwoFold marked the beginning of new experiments with stainless steel and chromate aluminium. These materials opened up different ways of reflecting, absorbing, and redirecting light—shifting how the work engaged with the viewer and its environment.

One of the things I loved most about TwoFold was how the work responded to the gallery space. The pieces acted as a kind of mirrored field, reflecting the interior architecture and catching glimpses of the street outside. It asked visitors to slow down, notice new vantage points, and become aware of how they moved through the space. It was about surface, yes—but also about stillness, sensitivity, and spatial awareness.

Opening night was such a joy—we had an incredible turnout and it meant so much to share this moment with friends, family, and the wider creative community. Huge thanks to Clean Collective for sponsoring the event, and to those who helped bring it all together: Alex Brummer for the beautiful graphic design and signage, George Macleod-Whiting at Proffer for his technical support and industrial design expertise, and Petra Sheuber and the team at Gallery TwentySix for their ongoing support and encouragement.

This show also arrived just before a big shift—I was about to board a plane to Europe to travel and work overseas for a while. In many ways, TwoFold became a closing of one chapter and the opening of another. I’m grateful for the time to reflect, and excited for what’s to come.